LANDSCAPE ONTARIO – WORKPLACE SAFETY TAILGATE TALKS
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Never attempt to feed small, short pieces of wood by hand.
Use longer pieces to push smaller pieces in the equipment.
Never place any body parts in the in-feed chute for any reason
while the machine is operating.
Never place yourself in front of the discharge chute or try to
clear the chute manually.
Refer to the Arborist Safe Workplace Practices Manual for
more information.
ACTION!
Demonstrate the proper operating procedures for either a grinder
or chipper to your crew.
